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Three times more Quebec homes could be in flood zones when new maps released
MONTREAL - The Quebec government estimates the number of homes located in flood zones could triple in the province when new flood maps are released. The province's environment minister discussed the f...
Jun 11, 2024
Environment Canada predicts warm summer across country, especially in East
Environment Canada is predicting a warmer-than-usual summer across the entire country, with the greatest chance of high temperatures everywhere east of Manitoba. "There is a high probability of above-...
Jun 11, 2024
Freeland to oilsands: Tax credit nearly law, time to start building carbon capture
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says a major federal tax credit to help build carbon capture projects is almost in place and she wants to see quick progress on the project promised by Cana...
Jun 11, 2024
Government won't support committee recall for investigation into Weekes' claims
The Sask. Party Government is giving a big "no" to the Sask. NDP's plan to launch an investigation into allegations made by Speaker Randy Weekes, saying there's already a process to address and resolv...
Jun 11, 2024 Randy Weekes says his entire term as Speaker has been marred with harassment and intimidation from government MLAs. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Federal Court judge finds minister took too long in case of endangered spotted owl
A federal judge says it's "difficult to fathom" how it could be reasonable for Canada's environment minister to take more than eight months before recommending an emergency protection order for Britis...
Jun 11, 2024
Global body reviewing Canada's human-rights credentials over discrimination complaint
OTTAWA - A global human-rights alliance affiliated with the United Nations says it is reviewing the Canadian Human Rights Commission's compliance with international principles. The Global Alliance of ...
Jun 11, 2024
Military growing more reliant on contractors — a boon for CAE, chief executive says
MONTREAL - CAE Inc. chief executive Marc Parent says a growing reliance on private contractors by Western armed forces - including Canada's - bodes well for his company and global security, even as qu...
Jun 11, 2024
Conservatives oppose Liberal tax changes that include adjustment to capital gains tax
OTTAWA - A motion increasing the proportion of capital gains that are taxed in Canada easily passed the House of Commons Tuesday, as the governing Liberals and Conservatives traded barbs about whether...
Jun 11, 2024
Woodland Cree, Obsidian Energy resolve northern Alberta standoff
CALGARY - An energy company says a First Nations blockade and standoff that kept it from using an oil lease road has been resolved. Calgary-based Obsidian Energy says it has reached an agreement in pr...
Jun 11, 2024
Green Leader Elizabeth May says no list of disloyal MPs in full spy watchdog report
OTTAWA - The Green Party's Elizabeth May says she believes the small number of MPs named in a recent spy watchdog report did not knowingly set out to betray Canada. May said Tuesday she is "vastly rel...
Jun 11, 2024
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Floor crossing should be a choice between sitting as an independent or running in a byelection
Sarah Mills says floor crossing from any party in the House of Commons just one year into a mandate shouldn't be allowed...
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